Why did Alake Ole die? Born with beauty, she gained riches in a life of gaiety and glamour, yet she died in despair. This, one of her early pictures to be published in the Nigerian Press was taken by the man who discovered her, Drum's Matthew Faji.
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APN759984

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 483 Description: Why did Alake Ole die? Born with beauty, she gained riches in a life of gaiety and glamour, yet she died in despair. This, one of her early pictures to be published in the Nigerian Press was taken by the man who discovered her, Drum's Matthew Faji. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 10-1965 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: